Lisbon unveils memorial for 16 killed in funicular crash, service still halted

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Lisbon inaugurated a memorial Thursday for the 16 people killed in a funicular derailment a year ago, while the iconic hillside streetcars remain halted amid unresolved safety questions. The accident, one of Lisbon's worst recent tragedies, killed 11 foreigners and injured 24 others. The Gloria funicular remains out of service during the official investigation, with two other city funiculars also suspended for inspections. Carris plans an international tender in early 2027 to modernize the affected funicular, aiming for service by 2029. A preliminary report cited a failed steel cable and maintenance flaws, while victims' families report a year of silence from authorities.


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